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posted by Jeremy Aldrich

A recent AP story extols the popularity of the newly-renovated Wells Planetarium at JMU:

The rededicated planetarium opened in September, and school officials say the 66-seat facility has been packed every weekend…The renovation included building a new 30-foot inner dome, a new projection system, new chairs and a new heating and air conditioning system.  The JMU facility is one of about a dozen planetariums in Virginia and the only one in the Shenandoah Valley.

Public shows are available on certain Saturdays.  Have any readers here been able to catch one?

Comments

Comment from Renee
Time: November 17, 2008, 12:36 pm

Neat, I didn’t know they did an upgrade. I went to the old one once - I’d like to check out the renovated one sometime.

Comment from Wes
Time: November 17, 2008, 10:16 pm

I am super-stoked. The planetarium at JMU is probably one of my favorite features of the college; I took two classes there. Not only are the chairs comfy, the entire thing makes you feel like you’re in at a Separate Peace. Thanks for the announcement!

Comment from Marty
Time: November 18, 2008, 10:54 am

According to my wife who called the box office, tickets for the remainder of the year are accounted for. :(

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